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A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and dampen suspension oscillation is
called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber. - (answer)Answer A is incorrect. An equalizer bracket is used to mount and house
the equalizer.
Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to control axle rotational forces and to maintain and
adjust axle alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies distribute the vehicle load across the frame and provide a
cushion between the road surface and the vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen spring oscillation by limiting the effects of spring jounce
and rebound.
Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a truck equipped with a tilt steering
column is noted. Which of the following would be the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose - (answer)Answer A is incorrect. Tilt mechanisms are designed
to allow for the column to be adjusted and then held securely in that position by the lock shoe
mechanism. If the lock shoe pin and wedge lock components are worn, excessive movement in the
steering column would be the result.
Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might cause the housing to be loose, but it would not cause
excessive play in the steering column assembly.
Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on the pivot screws located on each side of the main
housing support bracket. If the pins become worn, the steering column would have excessive movement
because the pivot pins are not holding the column securely in place.
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Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt bracket secures the column. If the bracket bolts
become loose, the column would shift and have movement in the steering column assembly.
Referring to the figure above, when checking a tie rod end for wear which procedure is correct?
A. Use a 2 x 4 to pry on the cross tube.
B. Use a dial indicator and hydraulic jack.
C. Use up and down hand force to check for wear.
D. Use a feeler gauge to check for wear. - (answer)Answer A is incorrect. Excessive leverage might be
applied using a 2 x 4 and might damage the tie rod socket.
Answer B is incorrect. A dial gauge is used to measure wear, but a hydraulic jack should never be used to
check for movement.
Answer C is correct. Hand pressure should only be used to check for movement.
Answer D is incorrect. Wear is measured with a dial indicator, not a feeler gauge.
While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that a typical single-axle truck system
has one Ackerman arm. Technician B says that the Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is
correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - (answer)Answer A is incorrect. There are two Ackerman arms in the steering system.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Ackerman arms control the turning radius and allow for
each front wheel to rotate on different arcs while turning.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
A driver complains that after hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly veers to the right or left.
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Which of these is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. A loose idler arm
B. A damaged relay rod
C. A worn tie rod end
D. A wheel out of balance - (answer)Answer A is incorrect, A loose idler arm will cause fluctuation in the
steering when striking a bump.
Answer B is incorrect. A damaged relay rod can cause veering when striking a bump because of
looseness in the ball joint end of the relay rod.
Answer C is incorrect. A worn tie rod end can cause veering when striking a bump because of looseness
in the ball joint end of the tie rod.
Answer D is correct. Wheel balance will not cause veering, only a shaking in the steering wheel.
The alignment angle that is LEAST LIKELY to cause the greatest tire wear is:
A. Castor.
B. Turning radius.
C. Toe-in.
D. Camber. - (answer)Answer A is correct. Castor is a non-tire-wearing angle. Excessive castor will be
present with steerability complaints and wheel shimmy at low speeds.
Answer B is incorrect. Turning radius usually does not cause tire wear unless the Ackerman arms are
damaged or the wrong Ackerman arm is installed.
Answer C is incorrect. Toe-in causes the greatest tire wear. Improper toe adjustment causes rapid tire
wear, which may result in tire failure, collision damage, and personal injury. Excessive toe-out causes
wear on the inside of the tire tread ribs and a sharp feathered edge on the outside of the tread ribs. If
excessive toe in is present, the tire tread wear is reversed.
Answer D is incorrect. Camber can cause tire wear but not as great a tire wearing angle as toe-in.
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CORRECT.
A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and dampen suspension oscillation is
called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber. - (answer)Answer A is incorrect. An equalizer bracket is used to mount and house
the equalizer.
Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to control axle rotational forces and to maintain and
adjust axle alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies distribute the vehicle load across the frame and provide a
cushion between the road surface and the vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen spring oscillation by limiting the effects of spring jounce
and rebound.
Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a truck equipped with a tilt steering
column is noted. Which of the following would be the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose - (answer)Answer A is incorrect. Tilt mechanisms are designed
to allow for the column to be adjusted and then held securely in that position by the lock shoe
mechanism. If the lock shoe pin and wedge lock components are worn, excessive movement in the
steering column would be the result.
Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might cause the housing to be loose, but it would not cause
excessive play in the steering column assembly.
Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on the pivot screws located on each side of the main
housing support bracket. If the pins become worn, the steering column would have excessive movement
because the pivot pins are not holding the column securely in place.
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Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt bracket secures the column. If the bracket bolts
become loose, the column would shift and have movement in the steering column assembly.
Referring to the figure above, when checking a tie rod end for wear which procedure is correct?
A. Use a 2 x 4 to pry on the cross tube.
B. Use a dial indicator and hydraulic jack.
C. Use up and down hand force to check for wear.
D. Use a feeler gauge to check for wear. - (answer)Answer A is incorrect. Excessive leverage might be
applied using a 2 x 4 and might damage the tie rod socket.
Answer B is incorrect. A dial gauge is used to measure wear, but a hydraulic jack should never be used to
check for movement.
Answer C is correct. Hand pressure should only be used to check for movement.
Answer D is incorrect. Wear is measured with a dial indicator, not a feeler gauge.
While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that a typical single-axle truck system
has one Ackerman arm. Technician B says that the Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is
correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - (answer)Answer A is incorrect. There are two Ackerman arms in the steering system.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Ackerman arms control the turning radius and allow for
each front wheel to rotate on different arcs while turning.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
A driver complains that after hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly veers to the right or left.
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CORRECT.
Which of these is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. A loose idler arm
B. A damaged relay rod
C. A worn tie rod end
D. A wheel out of balance - (answer)Answer A is incorrect, A loose idler arm will cause fluctuation in the
steering when striking a bump.
Answer B is incorrect. A damaged relay rod can cause veering when striking a bump because of
looseness in the ball joint end of the relay rod.
Answer C is incorrect. A worn tie rod end can cause veering when striking a bump because of looseness
in the ball joint end of the tie rod.
Answer D is correct. Wheel balance will not cause veering, only a shaking in the steering wheel.
The alignment angle that is LEAST LIKELY to cause the greatest tire wear is:
A. Castor.
B. Turning radius.
C. Toe-in.
D. Camber. - (answer)Answer A is correct. Castor is a non-tire-wearing angle. Excessive castor will be
present with steerability complaints and wheel shimmy at low speeds.
Answer B is incorrect. Turning radius usually does not cause tire wear unless the Ackerman arms are
damaged or the wrong Ackerman arm is installed.
Answer C is incorrect. Toe-in causes the greatest tire wear. Improper toe adjustment causes rapid tire
wear, which may result in tire failure, collision damage, and personal injury. Excessive toe-out causes
wear on the inside of the tire tread ribs and a sharp feathered edge on the outside of the tread ribs. If
excessive toe in is present, the tire tread wear is reversed.
Answer D is incorrect. Camber can cause tire wear but not as great a tire wearing angle as toe-in.
